I don't know what kind of novel collection or genre Shi Shuo Xin Yu is because my knowledge ends in 2021, but I can tell you some information about Shi Shuo Xin Yu. Shi Shuo Xin Yu was one of the ancient Chinese literary works. It was a literary form during the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties. It included many discussions and stories about character, morality, culture, and so on. This collection of novels is regarded as a classic of ancient Chinese novels with high literary and historical value. "Shi Shuo Xin Yu" was mainly circulated among the literati in the Han, Wei, Southern and Northern Dynasties. It was known as one of the representatives of the "Wei and Jin Dynasties." Its language was humorous, humorous, philosophical, and story-telling. It was an important chapter in the history of ancient Chinese literature.